This NYC Apartment Was Transformed With Dark Paint and Wall-to-Wall CarpetTours
After a major life reset, Tony Award-winning actress and singer Lena Hall (who currently stars on "Your Friends and Neighbors") transformed the stark white walls of her Manhattan apartment with deep blue paint, saturated reds, and more — and the result is anything but subtle.
Apr 29, 2026
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The Vintage '90s Pattern Designers Say Is Taking Over KitchensDecorating
No two pieces are exactly the same.
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This DIY Kitchen Makeover Has a Countertop Like I’ve Never Seen BeforeHome Projects
Don’t get me wrong — all of the kitchens I’ve written about are special and gorgeous in their own way, but sometimes, a feature comes along that I really just have to pause and admire. This happened with Rachel (@ladyhighwayjewelry) and John Thompson’s (@johnny___666___) kitchen in their maximalist New Orleans home. And there’s one DIY feature in particular that’s so unique, I couldn’t help but write about it.
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This Bungalow’s Striking Fireplace Is So Green, It’s Almost BlackHome Projects
“The living room was our first project,” Maudie Francek says about her and her husband Ronnie’s 1928 Milwaukee home. Because the couple was tackling the whole home room by room, they needed at least one space away from the renovation messiness in other parts of the house.“We knew it would be the space where we spent most of our time, so we wanted to create a comfortable landing spot to relax in as we tackled the rest of the house,” Maudie shares.
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This “Counterintuitive” Art Rule Is How Designers Make Tiny Homes Look MassiveDecorating
Visually, it doesn’t make sense — and yet it totally works.
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Forget Headboards: This Design Hack Makes Tiny Bedrooms Look Even BetterDecorating
The bonus? It’ll save you so much space.
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This Faux-Fur Blanket Is So Luxe, You Wouldn’t Guess It’s from CostcoLife
When I wake up on a chilly, gray morning or come home on a cold, windy night, there’s nothing I want to do more than curl up, get cozy, and stay inside for as long as I can.One of the best ways to do this is with a thick, soft, plush blanket, and Costco has just what you need for when temperatures start dropping: a faux-fur blanket from a cult-classic brand.I first learned of this popular blanket through a TikTok video posted by The Costco Twins.
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Why Designers Are Loving This "Messy Bedroom" Trend (Its Far from Filthy!)Decorating
Say goodbye to the steamer — here’s how to make your bedroom look effortlessly chic.
yesterday
A “Sea of Natural Maple Cabinetry” Became an Unexpectedly Colorful KitchenHome Projects
Wisconsin-based interior designer Emily Winters of Peabody’s Interiors was tasked with an all-too-classic mission: An outdated kitchen from the late 1990s to early 2000s was in need of a modern makeover — and a much more functional layout.“It was a sea of natural maple cabinetry with sponge-painted walls and Corian countertops,” Winters says of the original kitchen.
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This Kitchen Was a Layout Disaster Until This Julia Child-Inspired FixDecorating
Vintage revival meets the 21st century!
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She Put a Bath Mat in Her Kitchen, and I’m Saving the Idea for the HolidaysDecorating
Why didn’t I think of this sooner?
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I Traveled Iceland with a Paper Map Instead of My Phone’s GPS — It Was the Most Fun I’ve Had in YearsLife
A few years ago, I booked my first trip to Iceland. I was excited to soak in the country’s legendary hot springs, hike under the midnight sun, and explore the black sand beaches and ice caves. I chose Hotel Ranga on Iceland’s South Coast as my base. The boutique, family-run hotel offered a range of unusual amenities, including a house astronomer, northern lights wake-up calls, and hot tubs fed by thermal hot springs that were open year-round. Another unexpected option?
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